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New radio chip replaces door and ignition keys for small cars as well
November 1, 2006
backAttention car buyers! Those clever radio-controlled keys are no longer just for luxury models. Siemens VDO has now made it possible for small cars like the Clio to recognize the holder of the key, open the door for just that person and then send them on their way, all via radio control without the driver even having the key in their hand.
Small cars like the Clio can now recognize the holder of the key via radio signal. Indeed, the new radio-controlled key from Siemens can do even more. You can now specify individual settings on the key and assign them to a particular driver. While that person is opening the door and getting in the car, the seat and the rearview mirror, for example, are being adjusted to that person's established settings. All that is left is to climb in, buckle up, and be on your way. This feature is especially handy for families with rotating drivers and helps to eliminate any stress after someone else has driven the car since you last used it.
Starting the motor is now just as convenient as getting in the car. If the radio key is on board it can simply start the car for you. Depending on the setup selected, you can start the car with a button or a switch, which then automatically unlocks the steering wheel and deactivates the anti-theft system.
However, the engine will only be started and the steering wheel lock deactivated when there is a valid key inside the car. Thieves without an authorized key are out of luck. Conversely, the car only locks itself when the key is outside of the vehicle. This keeps it from being locked inside the car or trunk by mistake. |
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